Here is a list of various types of insects for which you may need C.S.S. the citrus tree bug spray:
Aphids: Basically, these are harmless in small numbers but if the conditions are favoring them, they may grow rapidly causing some grave damage. The main damage they do is by sucking sap from leaves. The basic symptoms of their attack include various puckered marks, twisting of leaves, yellowing, and deformation in leaves. As more and more aphids grow on tree you will see the leaves dropping and lifelessness in branches. Also when the aphids attack citrus tree you can visibly see the sap dripping from leaves. The sap falls on other leaves and plants which attracts ants that feed on it. So, whenever you see ants attacking your citrus tree it might be time to check it for aphids.
Citrus Whitefly: It is a very small white winged insect which measures somewhere around half inch. It is mostly found beneath the tree leaves. As and when you will shake the tree you will see the whiteflies fluttering around with their wings. Apart from feeding over the tree, whiteflies also lay their eggs beneath the leaves. Their larva is capable of sucking itself with the leaf and sucking all the nutrients from its base. Thus, the leaves start curling in absence of proper nutrition and get covered by a sooty, sticky substance.
Orangedog Caterpillars: These are large insects varying in length of around 1.5-2” and are brown in color. They damage the citrus tree by eating its leaves. Whenever They attack the tree you will always see a small segment of leaf chewed or absent. In their juvenile stage, these insects are yellow and black in color are mostly discovered in some parts of Florida. The adult ones lay their eggs over new leaves thus exposing them to further damage. These insects can lead to rapid defoliation of a tree.
Citrus Thrips: The most visible indications of their attack is shriveled leaf bud , distortion, and silvery grey coloration. The fruits too may appear scabbed or silvery. These are pale yellow and orange in color and other than citrus trees these can attack on various other plants. So, if you recognize the attack of this insect, keep your C.S.S Citrus Spray solution ready it will help to control these pests and also help as a Citrus Tree Disease Treatment as well. These insects mainly attack the young leaves and very small fruits. The adult ones lay eggs in fall while their off springs come up in spring.
